Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 9A.83.030 — Seizure and forfeiture., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9A.83.030. Seizure and forfeiture.
(1) Proceeds traceable to or derived from specified unlawful activity or a violation of RCW
9A.83.020 are subject to seizure and forfeiture. The attorney general or county prosecuting attorney may file a civil action for the forfeiture of proceeds. Unless otherwise provided for under this section, no property rights exist in these proceeds. All right, title, and interest in the proceeds shall vest in the governmental entity of which the seizing law enforcement agency is a part upon commission of the act or omission giving rise to forfeiture under this section.
(2) Real or personal property subject to forfeiture under this chapter may be seized by any law enforcement officer of this state upon process issued by a superior court that has jurisdiction over the property. Any agency seizing real property shall file a lis pendens concerning the property. Real property seized under this section shall not be transferred or otherwise conveyed until ninety days after seizure or until a judgment of forfeiture is entered, whichever is later. Real property seized under this section may be transferred or conveyed to any person or entity who acquires title by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure of a security interest. Seizure of personal property without process may be made if:
(a) The seizure is incident to an arrest or a search under a search warrant or an inspection under an administrative inspection warrant issued pursuant to RCW
69.50.502; or
(b) The property subject to seizure has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding based upon this chapter.
(3) A seizure under subsection (2) of this section commences proceedings for forfeiture pursuant to chapter
7.120 RCW.
Notes
Application—Effective date—2025 c 306: See notes following RCW
7.120.010.
Severability—2001 c 168: See note following RCW
69.50.505.
Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9A.83.030 ("Seizure and forfeiture.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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